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Cat food storage: how to do it?
Cat food storage makes all the difference in its taste, durability and safety. So check out storage tips!
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Find out how to store cat food
Do you know how to store cat food? So don't waste time and learn how to save them today! This way you guarantee fresh food.
The way of storage is very important. It is she who will keep the freshness of the food. This has a direct influence on the taste of food and the attractiveness of pets. Likewise, in maintaining the nutrients in the packaging.
Another point is that if proper care is not applied, the food can spoil. Whether from mold and fungus or other types of parasites, your cat's food can become dangerous. Therefore, storing properly is essential.
Also, you need to consider that there are different types of food. For example, dry and wet. And each of them then finds its own specific form of storage. Check out what they are below.
Where to store cat food?
Cat food storage must be careful. For this, there are some essential tips that ensure that it stays fresh, tasty and nutritious. And we brought them here, so you can get it right when storing your pet's food!
Cat food: what is it and how to choose
Anyone who has a feline knows, when it's time to buy cat food, you're never quite sure which one to choose.
dry cat food storage
First, let's look at how to store dry cat food. This is the most common feed, which has small balls or units and is sold by the kilo. Although many think that this is the easiest to store, it is not quite like that.
This is because many people make common mistakes that jeopardize the safety of the food and its taste. In this way, see in the following items how to properly store dry food for cats:
- Preferably keep the food in the original feed packet. It has a special anti-grease material that also avoids changing the taste and odor of the food;
- Leave the package away from the floor to avoid contamination;
- Keep it in a clean, dry and ventilated place;
- If you have a pet food holder, use it as an additional layer of protection. That is, place it around the original package;
- Always follow package directions, especially regarding expiration date.
Wet cat food storage
The wet feed for felines is the famous sachet, which has water next to soft foods. Before opening it, there are no great conservation instructions. It should only be kept in a cool and airy place, away from heat and humidity.
The real precautions then apply after opening the sachet. After all, it's normal not to serve it entirely to your kitten, as the portion is usually quite large. Therefore, follow these cat food storage instructions:
- After opening the sachet, try to store it in the refrigerator;
- See it. That is, use a staple or elastic to not leave it open inside the fridge;
- Do not leave it in the refrigerator for more than 48 hours. If the cat does not consume this food within that period, discard the rest of the sachet;
- Watch out for the bag left in your feline's food bowl. What he does not consume within 03 hours deserves to be discarded;
- Serve the wet and dry food in different bowls, so you don't contaminate the wet food that may still be available.
Know the most common mistakes when storing cat food
Storing cat food runs into many myths and therefore common mistakes. Therefore, we have listed the main ones so that you avoid incurring them. Thus, your cat's health and its good development thank you!
feed holder
First, many people insist on using the feed holder. Generally, it is understood that the open package would be more harmful and, therefore, a container with a lid is chosen. However, this can negatively alter dry food.
Studies show that feeds under these conditions tend to absorb the smell of the container as well as the taste. Therefore, there is alteration of them, which can make them much less attractive for your pet.
So, the solution is to keep them in the package and, on top of this, use a clasp. With this, the feed remains fresh and unchanged.
Keep the feed pack on the ground
You should also not leave the feed package in contact with the ground. The ideal thing is that it stays in a cool place and without danger of contamination.
Forgetting to store wet food in the fridge
Many tutors also forget to store the rest of the sachet in an open package in the refrigerator. This makes it useless, so it needs to be discarded. This type of food spoils very quickly once it has moisture. Therefore, it must be refrigerated.
5 tips for storing cat food
So that there are no doubts when storing your feline's feed, we separate some essential care. So, just check your options and make sure your cat is eating correctly and with healthy food!
- Keep the feed in a ventilated place, in the shade.: you should never leave your feline's bowl exposed to the sun. Exposure tends to decrease the nutritional properties of the food and the lack of nutrient intake by the pet;
- Remove the feed with a container: Cat food storage requires that you do not serve the food directly by hand. This can bring the feed into contact with harmful microorganisms. Therefore, use a suitable mug, pot or doser;
- Wash the feeder frequently: and make sure it is always properly dried;
- Do not mix dry and wet food in the same bowl.: as this has less durability and in a few hours becomes harmful to ingestion;
- Store dry food in the fridge: and after opening, for up to 48 hours, sealing it. Also, keep the feed bag closed at all times with a clamp or other means of sealing it.
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